Unredeemable

Tuesday of the Second Week of Advent
Gospel: Mt 18:12-14
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In today’s gospel, we learn that God desires to not leave anyone behind. No matter how lost anyone is, God is searching for a way to reach that person. Think of all the people that you personally believe to be unredeemable or unlovable. Think about all the people we as a society believe are unredeemable. There are a lot of people who take advantage of their power. There are people who seek the demise of others or cause pain to others. There are people who have turned their back to God and others. No matter how heinous the person, God still desires them as part of the flock.

Yes, we can look at the world and see a lot of evil. As we do, we need to remind ourselves that God wants to save it all. If we have any desire for the damnation of others, we must remember that God doesn’t. For this reason, such desire separates us from God as it goes against God’s will. During this season, let’s find a way to be like God by seeking redemption and salvation for those we may hate or find difficult to love.